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Mental Health agencies are reporting record numbers of calls from people concerned about their mental health due to the pandemic. Our staff and Employment Specialists are working with Mental Health agencies to assist. #LetLeadsWorkForYou #BeEmployed #SkillUp #LdnOnt LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Here we are meeting virtually to discuss social media trends and connect as a team. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! #LetLeadsWorkForYou LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario

Leads supports local businesses by assisting with hiring needs. Thanks to our Employment Specialists, Claire, and Walkerton Dairy Queen for making this a SUCCESS story! #LetLeadsWorkForYou LEADS Employment Services Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario

Pawlooza is still currently virtual, but hopeful. Check out their website https://buff.ly/31I7qwP or visit them on Instagram (https://buff.ly/3gc2Ssa) and Twitter (https://buff.ly/3dS1fxc)to stay informed!

Leads is Local check out our website at https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev for a full listing of our services and locations. We are here to serve you! #BeEmployed 1-866-955-3237 LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

At Leads, we are all about community. We work in tandem with the areas we serve to help create the best possible outcomes for our clients and employers. Thank you to Ashanti Coffee for supporting Leads’ youth! #LetLeadsWorkForYou LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

We’re busy helping employers fill open positions! Thanks to our Employment Specialist teams for their hard work! Remember: #LetLeadsWorkForYou so you can #SkillUp and #BeEmployed! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Time to get ready for the London & Area Works Virtual Job Fair. Our Workplace Success team is running a resume and cover letter workshop as well as a virtual job fair workshop this week to help our clients prepare. #LetLeadsWorkForYou LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Wednesday Work Tip The London & Area Works Virtual Job Fair is coming up on Tuesday, April 20th. Now is the perfect time to update and customize your resume to the jobs you are applying for. LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Our teams in Owen Sound, Stratford, Woodstock, and St. Thomas got together to discuss business, new opportunities, and have some laughs! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Eli has been working hard making clocks, as he learns and perfects new woodworking skills! Reach us at 1-866-955-3237 or visit us online at https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev. LEADS Employment Services

Leads is hard at work for our clients! These results speak for themselves. If you are a person with a disability and / or barrier to employment, Leads may be able to help you too! Call us toll-free at 1-866-955-3237 or visit our website at https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev #SkillUp #BeEmployed LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Virtual Workplace Success - #LetLeadsWorkForYou and you can #SkillUp with our Workplace Success workshops to #BeEmployed! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Myth Busters Leads has been busting myths about hiring people with disabilities for over 30 years! LEADS Employment Services

We will continue to keep you informed about our services as restrictions change. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at 1-866-955-3237. #LetLeadsWorkForYou LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

YLD is one of our most popular programs. It invites youth with disabilities to develop skills to participate fully in the community via volunteerism. They learn skills, develop friendships, and gain self-confidence. LEADS Employment Services

Keeping You Informed Ontario 211 is a 24/7 service to help you navigate life! LEADS Employment Services

Start 2021 off with some new skills! Call Centre training is on Thursday, January 21, 2021! In-person or from the comfort of your own home via Webex. Open to Leads clients. Not a client? What’s keeping you? LEADS Employment Services

Our next Options group starts in January. Interested? Visit us online at www.leadsservices.com and apply. We can also be reached at 1-866-955-3237 for information! London Ontario Strathroy, Ontario City of Sarnia Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Way to go Jaymie! We are so proud of you! Thanks as well to The Mission Store for their valuable work in the community!

https://buff.ly/3aJUon0 Thank you to Burger Factory’s co-owners, Alaa Senjab and Medo Ali, for inviting some of our staff to sample their burgers and desserts. Rave reviews all the way around! Leads would also like to recognize Burger Factory’s commitment to hiring inclusively!

OPTIONS Time is running out to apply. The next group starts on January 4, 2021! Apply online at https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev. LEADS Employment Services

Kindness The smallest gestures sometimes have the most profound effects! Be kind.

Keeping You Informed Frank’s, in Strathroy, is open on Frank Street to assist youth. Check out the great things going on! On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 2pm Frank’s on Frank Street in Strathroy will be offering a variety of services to Youth. Check it out!

Workplace Success Virtual Workshops are offered to our clients over a 16-week period. There are skills development workshops throughout the program. Employers are hiring and Leads is ready with trained, qualified, and eager clients.

Tips to help you mitigate a panic attack: Take slow deep breaths. This will help you manage the physical symptoms If you are with someone you trust, tell them how you are feeling Focus take note of what you see, feel, hear, smell. Practice Mindfulness to help you ease out of the panic LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario

https://buff.ly/3qWxUYa Just a little something to make you feel warm inside. Thank you to ES Laurie from Woodstock! LEADS Employment Services

Join us in recognizing and supporting those with disAbilities this month. London, Ontario LEADS Employment Services Sarnia, Ontario Stratford Festival Strathroy, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions City of St. Thomas, Ontario

This week is Small Business Week and Leads would like to recognize and celebrate some of the businesses we work closely with. Miss Ingersoll Family Restaurant had to downsize early during the Pandemic, when they re-opened, they called our client Barb back! Check out Miss Ingersoll at https://buff.ly/2J1c6ZR or call 519-303-2262. LEADS Employment Services

More from Emily. She is so talented, and we are grateful that we are able to share them! @leadsemploymentservices @hireabilitynow CNIB Foundation

Josette and Supreme Cleaning Services continue to be a valued, supportive employer who currently has 2 Oxford Leads’ clients on her team. Did you know that 97.9% of businesses are small businesses and that 8.3 million Canadians work for small businesses, that’s 69.7% of the population! LEADS Employment Services City of Woodstock, Ontario The Tillsonburg News

OPTIONS! New group starting on September 28th. There are some new and exciting changes to the Options program. You will not want to miss out. LEADS Employment Services London Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario

During their monthly meeting, the YLD team brainstormed creative ways for Youth Coaches to develop meaningful volunteer and community projects for the participants. Youth Coaches are always looking for volunteer activities for local not-for-profit organizations that can be safely modified to continue during the current pandemic. Coaches Alex (Oxford County) and Meg (Sarnia) are pictured here with a few of the team’s brilliant ideas. LEADS Employment Services

"In times of struggle, our clients are still able to shine and share their wonderful gifts, just like Emily did. Emily finds peace, comfort and relaxation in art. Emily has shared two beautiful pieces of art with her Employment Specialist and agreed to share their beauty with everyone. Enjoy the colours and the good wishes behind them." Thanksgiving Blessings! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Stratford, Ontario

Life at Leads Introducing Jena and her pal Tucker. Jena joined the Strathroy office this spring, and has been an amazing addition to the office. In her spare time she likes to run with Tucker and spend time with family and friends. LEADS Employment Services Pets London Ontario

Keeping you Informed October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Here are just three of the many reasons an Inclusive Workforce is beneficial to employers! LEADS Employment Services National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Canada

Workplace Success Virtual Workshops are offered to our clients to build skills, confidence and to prepare for the job market! LEADS Employment Services CBC London Woodstock Sentinel-Review

Keeping You Informed Have you tried the new bus service? Voyago is helping to connect our small rural communities and provide transportation to the cities. Great initiative! LEADS Employment Services Thorndale Dorchester, Ontario

Success just doesn’t happen, it comes through planning, goal setting and skills building. That is why we have Workplace Success Virtual Workshops for our clients. If you are interested, please contact us at 1-866-955-3237 for more information. LEADS Employment Services CTV London What's Happening Woodstock? City of Sarnia Strathroy, Ontario Stratford Festival, St. Thomas Times-Journal Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

The first Friday in November is Random Acts of Kindness Day. Be kind to your server tip well Leave quarters at the laundromat Check in with a senior or older friend Donate used towels and blankets to pet shelters... Share the bounty from your garden (Like our Youth Leadership Development Group!) LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario City of Sarnia Be Thankful Everyday See more

These pups are wearing masks specially designed for dogs. Please dont go out without your masks! Woof, Bark, GRRRR! LEADS Employment Services Wear Your Mask

Miss Molly and Ted Talk Pawlooza - Thank you! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario 2020 Virtual Pawlooza

Celebrating Small Business Week with CTC Obstacles! LEADS Employment Services National Small Business Week

October is Autism Awareness Month Individuals with Autism are as unique as each leaf in a tree. Did you know that Ben Blanchet wrote a book called Maybe Autism is My Super Power? It covers conversations between Ben and his mother about Autism. Ben also has regular posts on Facebook and Twitter. LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Stratford Festival Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions St. Thomas, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario

Workplace Success Virtual Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 15th is the Hidden Job Network. Did you know that almost 90% of open positions are not advertised? Our Employment Specialists will show you how to access these jobs. LEADS Employment Services London Ontario

Celebrating Small Business Week Smith’s Cheese Specialty Grocery Store at Covent Garden Market! Smith Cheese contact Leads when hiring staff! It saves Glenda Smith Owner time and money and has a new employee who is a good fit! Glenda had a staff of 12 and now is down to 2 herself and daughter due to COVID. Comfort is choosing one of 400 types of cheese from Glenda! Support Small Business they support our workforce! Thank you Smith Cheese for hiring from Leads! https://buff.ly/37zkxps https://buff.ly/3otuECz [email protected]

Home Instead is hosting a Drive Thru Job Fair on Wednesday, October 14th. If your passion is caring for people, this may be just the place to be! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Strathroy Caradoc Family YMCA City of Sarnia Stratford, Ontario Stratford Country Club, City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Listen Up! Miss Molly has something to say! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario

The 519Pledge is to spread awareness of homelessness leading into winter. We are currently trying to collect 1200 pairs of socks for this worthy cause! 519pursuit LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Strathroy and District Historical Society City of Sarnia Stratford Festival What's Happening Woodstock? Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions St Thomas YMCA

Leads has been helping people stand out since 1986! LEADS Employment Services London's Best Rock FM96 City of Sarnia Strathroy, Ontario Stratford Festival Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario

People who have Down Syndrome live active and productive lives, just like everyone else. Leads works with many individuals with down syndrome and have helped many secure and retain employment. Employers with diverse and inclusive work forces often find that they have more repeat customers! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario City of Sarnia Stratford, Ontario What's Happening Woodstock? Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions City of St. Thomas, Ontario

Our local businesses have been suffering during the pandemic. Please support the businesses in your community, neighbourhood, city or town. They need us right now! @leadsemploymentservices Shop Local

Mature workers may not recognize their value in todays job market. Talk to our Employment Specialists about our Mature Workers Workshops. LEADS Employment Services

Blast from the Past Each year we come together for our Staff Christmas Cookie Exchange. The beautifully frosted cookies are from Heather G. We look forward to those every year! LEADS Employment Services

Flashing Back all the way to 2019, when our Employment Specialist, Tracey took us on a virtual tour of Huron-Bruce! LEADS Employment Services London Tourism, Ontario, Canada Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions Sarnia, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario

Are you looking for a job, and maybe a bit nervous about the recent changes to our workplaces? If you have a disability and / or barrier to employment, Leads could help you. Call us at 519-439-0352 for more information! LEADS Employment Services London Ontario

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. London, Ontario LEADS Employment Services Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service City of Sarnia City of Stratford - The Municipality What's Happening Woodstock? City of St. Thomas, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions

Disability Employment Awareness Month Leads has been helping people with disabilities and / or barriers to employment build skills and find meaningful jobs for over 30 years. LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario City of Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions St. Thomas, Ontario Stratford, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Stratford, Ontario

Workplace Success Virtual Workshops are offered over a 16 week period to our clients. You won’t want to miss out on these hard and soft skills building workshops! LEADS Employment Services London's Best Rock FM96 Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Stratford Festival, Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions , What's Happening Woodstock? City of St. Thomas, Ontario

The youth in our Youth Leadership Development Program are actively engaged in their communities working to make a positive difference. If you would like to become a part of this dynamic group call us at 1-866-955-3237 for details! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario What's Happening Woodstock? Sarnia, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions St. Thomas Times-Journal City of Stratford - The Municipality

Leads is Local Voyago is offering bus transit from Sarnia to London with stops in Strathroy, Mt. Brydges and Komoka. Travel on! LEADS Employment Services Voyago

Workplace Success Is designed to help our clients develop hard and soft skills in demand by employers. If you are interested in work from home telephone opportunities, check out this workshop! Mark the Date - September 24th! LEADS Employment Services Work From Home

Voyago is offering transit in Oxford County. Route 1 starts in Woodstock, and covers Ingersoll, Thamesford, Thorndale and London (Fanshawe College and Masonville Mall). For more information and to schedule your trip call 1-855-263-7163. Great initiative! LEADS Employment Services Voyago

Tips for Virtual Interviews Virtual interviews are the new normal. There are also more opportunities to work from home. We will be providing tips and training via our Workplace Success Virtual Workshops and through social media. LEADS Employment Services London Ontario City of St. Thomas, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Stratford, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario

The Leads Advantage Anxiety. Weve all experienced it. For some of us it is an overwhelming emotion that is hard to control. That is why we partner with other community servicesto help our clients with mental health challenges. LEADS Employment Services Rethink Mental Illness

Weve been hard at work helping our clients prepare for employment. If you are looking for staff, reach out to us. Our clients are ready to work and highly motivated. Plus they have a team of skilled and experienced Employment Specialists who have their backs! LEADS Employment Services

Keeping You Informed 3Ms Harvest Lunch is virtual this year for the entire week of September 21st to the 25th. Support for the United Way! LEADS Employment Services UnitedWay

London & Area Works is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. This week, on Tuesday, Sept. 8th Leads is hosting a Workplace Success Virtual Workshop about Virtual Job Fairs. Be prepared register for our workshop before its too late! LEADS Employment Services

Employers are looking for staff and Leads is here to help! LEADS Employment Services Inclusion

Life at Leads There is always something happening. Sometimes an evening out (Mayor Holder with C.E.O. Wendy) or with our client groups. @leadsemploymentservices

Labour Day Weekend has arrived, and we hope you have a safe and happy long weekend. Leads will be closed on Monday, September 7th and returning to regular hours on September 8th. LEADS Employment Services

Leads Workplace Success Virtual Workshops are a great way to build your skills from the comfort of home! Thursday is Resume, Cover Letter and References at 1:30pm. Open to our clients. If you are interested in learning more visit our webpage at https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev. LEADS Employment Services

There is still time to register for our Workplace Success Virtual Workshop for tomorrow at 1:30pm. The subject is Interviews. Employers are ready, are you? LEADS Employment Services

Thanks to TL Courtney for bringing this to our attention. The Strathroy office has come a long way since then! LEADS Employment Services

Salvation Army Centre of Hope is having Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, August 27th. Register in advance.

Were all trying to do our part to help out during the pandemic. Many of our clients need a bit of help with groceries now and again and we are happy to help! Especially, JD hes our Mascot! @leadsemploymentservices

Our little Lead-ers Keelyn and Kenzie raised $500 for Pawlooza. Their mom (TL Meghan) and dad treated them to out-sized ice cream cones and a trip to Niagara Falls! LEADS Employment Services Virtual Pawlooza 2020 Rescue

How do you prepare for an online interview? Here are a few tips! LEADS Employment Services

Workplace Success this Thursday will be about the changes in the workplace resulting from COVID. LEADS Employment Services

Leads is Local You can find us in London, Owen Sound, Sarnia, Stratford, Strathroy, St. Thomas, Woodstock and many of the small centres in between! Visit https://buff.ly/2Ka4Eev to learn more! LEADS Employment Services

Life at Leads is never dull! There are employers reaching out to us to help them fill jobs. We welcome individuals with disabilities and / or barriers to employment, to assist in finding employment. Call us now at 519-439-0352!

Thank you! We took a vote. It was all paws in favour of those who joined us for our Virtual Pawlooza! We build community each time we reach out to help one another. LEADS Employment Services Virtual Pawlooza 2020 Volunteering

Three good reasons to choose Leads! LEADS Employment Services Youth Leadership Volunteerism

Leads Advantage Weve talked about the Power of Yet. YET is the result of positive thinking, encouragement and faith in your own abilities. What are you waiting forput some YET in your daily life! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario Woodstock Stratford Ontario!!!! Owen Sound, Ontario St. Thomas, Ontario

We are so proud of these young ladies. Thank you for your hard work! Virtual Pawlooza 2020 LEADS Employment Services Volunteer

Calling all Leads clients who are interested in Call Centre Training! As the need for Social Distancing continues, many call centres are offering work from home opportunities. Dont miss out on this training opportunity! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario

Thank you - Sponsors! We couldnt do it without you! LEADS Employment Services London, Ontario Virtual Pawlooza 2020

Youth Leadership Development Program is designed to create an inclusive environment in which youth can develop the skills to be our Leaders of Tomorrow! Call us at 519-439-0352 for details! LEADS Employment Services Youth Leadership Development Program London, Ontario Woodstock, Ontario Owen Sound, Ontario Stratford, Ontario St. Thomas, Ontario Strathroy, Ontario Sarnia, Ontario

Keeping You Informed A new, fully accessible Inter-Community Transit service will connect residents of Strathroy-Caradoc to Sarnia and London starting August 4, 2020. LEADS Employment Services Voyago

Pawlooza Virtual Event on Saturday, August 15th! Although we will not be able to get together with everyone this August in person, we are still going to be bringing some of the Pawlooza fun to you! Keep checking in with our socials starting on June 22nd, as we will be bringing you a ton of great events, demos, entertainment, and excitement - leading up to a mini Virtual Pawlooza on Saturday August 15th. https://buff.ly/3iE6ktG